Zephyrhills, Florida -- A high school principal under investigation with the Pasco County School Board announced his resignation Friday.

Steven Van Gorden is not only the principal of Zephyrhills High School, he's the mayor of Zephyrhills. He was elected mayor just six months ago, and is a well-connected former councilman and community activist.

While it hasn't been revealed why he is under investigation, he was put on paid leave on Oct. 19.

At this point Employee Relations says its temporarily suspending its investigation since it received his resignation letter. Once the resignation is finalized and accepted by the Board, Employee Relations says it will determine if and how to conclude its investigation.